WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Disneyland Annual Pass Replacements, 12 Hour Wait for Cookies, and Ranting About EPCOT Posters

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: Continuing our discussion last week about the demise of Disneyland Annual Passes, we now have some insight into possible replacement options, and discuss what we’d like to see. Why will people endure 12-hour waits for Gideon’s Bakehouse cookies but would never wait that long for … Read more

Disneyland President Says New Membership Options Are “Not Designed to Limit Choice and Flexibility” Compared to Annual Passes

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In the wake of canceling the Annual Passholder program, Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland, spoke to the Orange County Register about the resort’s future membership options. Though he didn’t offer any specifics, Potrock said that the Disneyland Resort team will be using the time while Disneyland and Disney California Adventure remain closed “to develop new … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (1/14/21): Disneyland Ends Passholder Program, The Muppets Tease Major Announcement, Chris Evans Reportedly Returning as Captain America, Gideon’s Bakehouse Reopens, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Get 30% Merchandise Discount for Final Days of Their Passports

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With the cancellation of all Disneyland Resort annual passes, Disney has extended a special merchandise discount during the waning days of their validity. The discount starts Monday, January 18, through February 25, 2021. The 30% discount is for all Annual Passholders who had valid passports as of March 14, 2020 (when Disneyland Park and Disney … Read more

More Information About Refunds of Disneyland Annual Passes, Premier Passport Retired

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With the cancellation of Disneyland Resort’s Annual Passholder program, many are left wondering how this affects their Premier Passport, which gives them access to both Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks. Unfortunately, it looks like the Premier Passport is being retired forever. The Disneyland website provides the following information: If the total amount paid … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Ending Annual Passholder Program and Cancelling All Annual Passes

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Disneyland Resort is officially canceling the Annual Passholder program while the theme parks remain closed indefinitely. Ken Potrock, President of Disneyland, issued the following statement: Due to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and limitations surrounding the reopening of our California theme parks, we will be issuing appropriate refunds for eligible Disneyland Resort Annual Passports … Read more

Disneyland Teases Upcoming Resort Shopping Event for Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar

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The Disneyland Resort Annual Passholder Twitter account has teased an upcoming Disneyland Resort Shopping Reservation event, and it appears to be themed to the infamous Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar. While the bar remains closed, a new limited edition Christmas tiki mug may be on the way—but we’ll just have to wait until official details … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/22/20): TDR Cancelling All Annual Passes, Wishes Come True Blue Collection Hits Disney Parks, Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Details Revealed, and More!

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 22, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: New Attraction-Inspired Signature Cocktails at the Annual Passholder Exclusive Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure

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As we reported on a few days ago, the Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure was switching to an Annual Passholder-only area. Even if you are not an Annual Passholder, you can still enter with a group as long as at least one member of your group has an AP. You will need to … Read more

Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure to Become Annual Passholder Exclusive Starting January 5th

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In a statement released on Twitter, Disneyland Resort announced that starting January 5th, Alfresco Tasting Terrace will become exclusive to Annual Passholders. In addition to items on the current menu, Passholders and their guests will be able to enjoy five new signature cocktails. Each cocktail is said be inspired by the history of Disney California … Read more

PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Ticket Design Debuts at Disneyland Resort

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Disney is known for treating their Annual Passholders to lots of cool magnets, and MagicBand designs, and of course, the iconic Annual Passholder card. For years, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort have had different Annual Pass designs, with the Disneyland design featuring Mickey, Donald, and Pluto, and the Walt Disney World design featuring a … Read more

Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders To Receive After-Hours Access to “it’s a small world” Holiday Starting November 18th

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To make a little extra magic for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, “it’s a small world” Holiday will be open for Passholders after Disneyland closes from November 18th to November 22nd. In addition, Passholders can also enjoy a special photo opportunity during this after-hours event. Passholders must be inside Disneyland before park closing and have a … Read more

Exclusive Annual Passholder “Toy Story 4” Sneak Peek and Character Greeting Taking Place May 23rd at Disneyland Park

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On Thursday, May 23rd, Disneyland Annual Passholders can head over to the Tomorrowland Theater for a special early sneak peek at “Toy Story 4”. This special event for passholders is available from 5-9pm. There are not requiring registration, but they will check for a valid AP. The event is first-come, first-served, so you may want … Read more